Nail-Bitingly Nervous!

[LizTex2587 212]

Just a few months away from "being sleeved"....I know that this is something that I need, but at the same time, I feel that it is a little drastic. I have exhausted so many other options and i just feel helpless and hopeless and the thought that this is someting that might work for me (providing I dedicate myself to doing it right) is so exciting! I wish that I could just take this lightly and act like it doesn't make me a little nervous, but that would be completely untrue! This is a full-on life change! It changes the way you eat, the way you live, the way you look, the way you feel physically, the way you feel about yourself emotionally...and so many other things, not to mention all of the side effects, complications, and restrictions that I have been reading about in my research ...because I am about to be aged out of my parents insuance policy we are on the fast track and I will probably have the procedure done in November or December. I had my first appointment yesterday and I go back to see the dietician two weeks from now, and then the therapist a couple of weeks after that...and then we set the date. This whole whirlwind experience is a bit overwhelming for me... I have great friends and family that are completely supportive and just want me to be healthy and happy but conversly, I have so many friends and family that are hesitant to support me because they don't know what it feels like physically, menatlly, or emotionally to be this overweight and they can't imagine why anyone would turn to a surgical procedure. They view it as being lazy and taking the path of least resistance. *UGH* Im so nervous and overwhelmed! Am I making the right choice? I feel like this is the right thing for me, but then I start thinking about all the possibilities (good and bad) and I just get nervous, confused, and conflicted all over again....HELP!

[chris54 106]

Hi there I have not had surgery yet, but I am excited. Be positive you will succeed, you know people do not understand that there is nothing easy way out regarding this process. I think most of the time people have the feelings you have because usually we think of surgery after we have been dignosed with some problem. Well for us we have had a dignosis for a long time and now thank God there is a tool that can finally help us. I think you are very smart to get this procedure done while you can. You know our weight can cause so many many other illnesses. Be encouraged

[zelmo 20]

Hey,,I can totally understand your anxiety. My surgery is Monday Sept. 10th. I have been patient and gone thru all the testing required. I have made pros and cons lists. Many. But you know what the truth is.... I really just want to feel better. As Chris54 said...try to be encouraged. I am sooo ready to get this behind me and just feel better.

[LizTex2587 212]

Thanks yall! I appreciate the positive words. I think that people make assumptions and give opinions based on preconceived notions and hearsay. I haven't been letting a lot if people know about my plans, but part of me thinks that not being open about this kind of thing and not sharing your journey is preventing a lot of people from fully understanding. Thanks again for your kind, encouraging words.